By LIAM TWOMEY
WILLIAMSTOWN is in the box seat following day one of its Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association match against Sunshine.
After being sent in to bat by the Crows, Williamstown made 5/232 before declaring.
Grant Sandars and Brenton Hodges were the pick of the batsmen with both blasting impressive knocks of 61 and 64 respectively.
They were well supported by the top order in what was a consistent performance across the board.
Of the seven Seagulls to bat, all made it to double figures.
Williamstown captain Craig Sheedy’s decision to declare paid almost immediate dividends with Sunshine losing two wickets before the close of play.
The Crows finished the day at 2/20 after 15 overs and will need another 212 runs to secure victory when the match resumes this week.
For Williamstown, both wickets were taken by gun quick Mathew Inness.
With finals just two games away, the Seagulls will need an outright win if they are to push for a place in the top six.
Elsewhere in the VSDCA, top of the table Werribee will need to make 274 against Oakleigh this week if the Tigers are to keep their unbeaten streak going.
Melton is on the brink of back-to-back wins after making a strong score of 236 against Noble Park.
After being bowled out for 70 in its first innings, Yarraville has already been defeated by Croydon.
Altona also batted first on Saturday and made 180 against Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows.
